International Senior Manager - Global Audit

We are looking for an experienced International Senior Manager – Global Audit to support the delivery of an efficient, proactive, and high-quality internal audit function across the region.

The role will partner with regional leadership teams to assess risks, strengthen internal controls, and deliver impactful audit insights. The candidate will also lead regional audit programmes, support investigations, and help continuously improve the organisation’s control environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Audit Leadership

• Develop, present, and execute the regional audit programme in collaboration with the International Director of Audit and other senior audit leaders.

• Provide assurance to regional leadership on the design and effectiveness of internal controls.

Audit Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end execution of audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.

• Define audit scope, timelines, and team deployment to ensure high-quality audit delivery.

• Ensure findings and recommendations are practical, fact-based, and aligned with business priorities.

Control Frameworks & Risk Management

• Support implementation and monitoring of Group control frameworks, including:

  • Group Financial Controls

  • HR Core Standards

  • Procurement Standards

  • IT General Controls

SOX Compliance

• Collaborate with the Global SOX team to support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities including risk assessments, control design, and testing where applicable.

Business Partnership

• Build strong relationships with regional and country leadership teams.

• Provide guidance and advisory support to strengthen the internal control environment.

• Share best practices across regions.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare concise and insightful audit reports highlighting root causes and priority actions.

• Present outcomes to Regional Audit Committees (RAC) and Regional Ethics Committees (REC).

• Track and follow up on management action plans to ensure timely closure.

Investigations & Special Projects

• Lead or support regional investigations and special reviews as directed by senior audit leadership.

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop Audit Managers and regional audit staff.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management support.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in Internal Audit within multinational organisations.

• Proven experience leading audit teams and managing complex audit engagements.

• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent preferred.

• Experience working with UK PLC compliance requirements is desirable.

• Experience with audit management tools (AuditBoard preferred).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent report writing and communication skills

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across cultures and geographies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Good understanding of IT systems and internal control frameworks

• Commercial mindset with the ability to provide value-adding recommendations

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel internationally (25–30% travel).